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ref. 29207-A-60011Duckworth London 1913. Newly bound in cloth with the original violet cloth front back and spine glued on. Gilted title and illustration on the front board. Complete with frontispice and 11 tipped-in illustration in colour. 133 pp. -good.-Some smudges and wear on the original cloth the spine is discoloured foxing on the pages. Duckworth, London, 1913 hardcover
1935ref. 950258London: Duckworth. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. Reprint. Hardcover. Owner name. Jacket is price clipped and has light wear at spine ends and corners.; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 133 pages . 1935. Duckworth hardcover
1992ref. BN541322Heinemann Young Books 1992. 1992. The Happy Prince The Happy Prince Wilde Oscar und Charles Robinson Heinemann Young Books unknown
1888ref. 190846London: David Nutt 1888. If you want a red rose. you must build it out of music by moonlight and stain it with your own heart's-blood First edition of Wilde's first and best-known collection of children's stories including "The Selfish Giant" "The Nightingale and the Rose" "The Devoted Friend" and "The Remarkable Rocket". Wilde's "reputation as an author dated from the publication of the Happy Prince and Other Tales in London in May 1888. The Athenaeum compared him to Hans Christian Andersen and Pater wrote to say that 'The Selfish Giant' was 'perfect in its kind' and the whole book written in 'pure English' - a wonderful compliment" Ellmann p. 282. Small quarto. Frontispiece with tissue guard and 2 plates by Walter Crane 12 head- and tailpieces by Jacomb Hood. Original cream paper-covered boards spine lettered in black front cover lettered in red with vignette design in black and publisher's device in red. Housed in a custom black cloth slipcase. Ownership signature dated 3 June 1888 of Minnie Davenport daughter of Staffordshire silk manufacturer Henry Davenport and her pen-and-ink "bookplate" in the style of Walter Crane signed "W.L.S. invent." to front free endpaper; bookplate of Jeremy Mason. Spine toned boards rubbed and marked spot of wear to outer edge of front board: a very good copy. Mason 313 "1000 copies". Richard Ellmann Oscar Wilde 1987. hardcover
ref. mon0004212850Calla Editions 3/21/2018 12:00:01 A. hardcover. Good. 0.9055 10.2362 7.2835. Calla Editions hardcover
1913ref. 037013New York: Putnam 1913. Book. Illus. by Illustrated. Near Fine. Hardcover. First edition thus. Scarce decorated American trade binding in clean original dust jacket. Very clean and solid. Light yellow beige cloth boards with green brown and black sea life scene on cover and spine brown lettering. No bumping or wear. Binding is tight and square hinges are sound. Neatly penned previous owner name and date on front free endpaper; no other writing or marks. Color frontispiece illustration 3 full-page black and white illustrations. All pages clean and bright. 256 pages. Clean dust jacket with a few tiny edge nicks and very short closed edge tears; enclosed in new clear removable archival quality sleeve. . Putnam Hardcover
1913ref. 78263London: Duckworth & Co 1913. First edition thus. 134 pp. Gilt-decorated lavender cloth. Boards clean and the gilt to the upper is bright. Gilt at spine a little dulled with a little lean. Spotting to edges of text block and a little scattered through the text. Numerous in-text black & white illustrations. Colour frontis and 11 additional colour plates all with tissue guards illustrated by Charles Robinson. This is the first edition with the Robinson illustrations. A nice copy with rich illustrations. . Near Fine. Gilt Decorated Cloth. First Edition Thus. 1913. Duckworth & Co 1913 hardcover
1936ref. 1268Stamford Connecticut: The Overbrook Press. Near Fine. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Spine slightly darkened light wear at the spine tail and contrasting tips slightly rubbed at the head corner. Lacks the publisher's plain slipcase.; Contains five charming witty and absolutely cynical short stories: The Happy Prince The Nightengale and the Rose The Selfish Giant The Devoted Friend and The Remarkable Rocket. In these Oscar Wilde deftly identifies and satirizes human self-importance and the social corners we paint ourselves into. Rudolph Ruzicka 1883-1978 created five polychrome printed plates printed directly from the wood engravings. The engravings are naturalistic within his stylized designs. Ruzicka was a noted Czech-American illustrator engraver type designer and book designer. One of a limited edition of 250 from The Overbrook Press of Frank Altschul. This 8vo book is 8" x 5 1/2" and is printed on cream watermarked Les Bibliophiles mouldmade paper. Paginated 126-832 for a total 91 pp. In quarter cream cloth with gilt text patterned blue paper over boards with white contrasting tips. The text block is trimmed at the head edge with the fore and tail edges untrimmed. The stories combine beauty with bite as Wilde could not stray far from his expressive cynicism. Clean inside and out and in about Near Fine condition.; Wood engraving; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 91 pages . 1936. The Overbrook Press hardcover
2020ref. G6042153773I3N10Kim Dong 2020. Paperback. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Kim Dong paperback
2025ref. x-9371253088JollyJoy Books Pvt Ltd 2025. Hardcover. New. 264 pages. 5.00x0.75x8.00 inches. JollyJoy Books Pvt Ltd hardcover
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1889ref. 111349David Nutt. London. 1889. David Nutt. London. 1889. Second edition. There were only 1000 copies of the first edition published in 1888. Printed cream paper covered boards. soiled and rubbed lacks spine. Endpapers browned inner hinge visible contents slightly shaken a few margins thumbed. Pages toned. All three plates present but two of them - The Selfish Giant and The Remarkable Rocket coloured in. One headpiece also coloured and another headpiece partially coloured in. The frontis. of The Happy Prince remains untouched. Rear endpapers carelessly opened along top edge not affecting any text. Please contact us for more information. hardcover
1902ref. 022569London : DAVID NUTT 1902. 3rd Edition . Hardcover. Good. Walter CRANE and Jacomb HOOD Illustrated by. B00K: G00D/ 1902 . B00K: G00D/ $290.03 the HAPPY PRINCE and 0THER TALES. WILDE Oscar Walter CRANE; Jacomb H00D DAVID NUTT LOND0N 19O2 3rD Edition There is no limited edition statement. Wide H/c Brown Top And Balance Of Tan Spine With Title And Design In Polished Gold Letters Hard Cover B00K: G00D/ Shelf Edge And Corner Wear. 115 Numbered Pages Printed On Tan Paper Browning And Spotting From Aging In Very Good/Near Fine/ Condition Clean And Tight To The Spine Slight Wear. The Exterior Covering Of The Boards Are Not Decorated. Front Board Approximately A 1 ½ Piece Of The Cloth Is Come Loose From The Tan Material. D/j: None. = Description Applies To This B00K Only Which Is A Historically Significant Treasure From The Past Hard To Find Will Be Packaged And Shipped = Carefully To Avoid Shipping Damage And Will Make It An Excellent Addition To Your Own Personal Library Collection Or As A Gift For The Discriminating Reader / Collector/. = WORLD WIDE SHIPPING AVAILABLE. DAVID NUTT hardcover
ref. 122321London David Nutt 1888. . First edition one of 1000 copies; large 8vo 230 x 175 mm; half-title tissue-guarded frontispiece and 2 plates by Walter Crane decorative head and tail-pieces occasional spotting heaviest to half-title short closed tear to front free endpaper small loss to upper margin of p. 51 not affecting text auctioneers slips from 1976 loosely inserted; publisher's Japanese vellum boards spine lettered in black and lightly rubbed upper cover printed in red and black with illustration by Jacomb Hood boards toned a few small marks on lower cover corners gently bumped a very good-plus copy that presents well; preserved in a later chemise and green morocco-backed slipcase; x 116 2pp. A particularly good copy of the first appearance of five of Wilde's classic fairy tales for children comprising: The Happy Prince The Nightingale and the Rose The Selfish Giant The Devoted Friend and The Remarkable Rocket. Mason 313. London, David Nutt, 1888. hardcover
1918ref. 86166hNew York: Frederick A. Stokes 1918. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Blue cloth hard covers with gilt titles and colour illustration set to front. Some moderate toning and handling. Edges and endpapers lightly toned. Otherwise clean tight and unmarked. Very neat -- a sound and attractive copy. Eight colour plates as listed. viii204pp. Frederick A. Stokes Hardcover
1918ref. 86167hNew York: Frederick A. Stokes 1918. Book. Good. Hardcover. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. A scarce little pocket edition. Stiff/flexible black cloth hard covers with gilt titles. Some rubbing along edges and a crease apparent to rear cover. Edges toned; old owner's name and date to endpaper. Otherwise clean tight and unmarked. Very neat -- a sound copy. vi217pp. Frederick A. Stokes Hardcover
1980ref. 017878Warwickshire: Horizon Handmande Books 1980. Book. Illus. by Peter Cholerton. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First Edition THUS First Printing. 79 pp. Original green boards jacket present a fine unread copy in a near fine jacket. Horizon Handmande Books Hardcover
ref. 1494247Mosher Press. Collectible - Very Good. Condition: Very Good ; Hardcover in dustjacket. This is one of 500 copies of this book on Italian Hand-Made paper privately printed by the Mosher Press for Edward Woods Sewickley and distributed in November 1919. The book is in Very Good condition with clean covers and pages sharp corners and a tight square binding. Bookplate on front pastedown. Jacket is clean with a touch of wear at spine top no rips or tears. Mylar. Laid in is a printed card from the Woods presenting the book to another individual. Photos upon request. Mosher Press hardcover
1899ref. 127644David Nutt 1899. Hardcover. Very Good. 6x0x9. 1899 David Nutt second edition illustrated by Walter Crane and Jacomb Hood including tissue guarded frontis. Tight binding ownership ink to front paste down. Illustrated front board shows water spots. Please email for photos. David Nutt hardcover
1980ref. 84495Warickshire: Horizon Handmade Books 1980. Signed by the Illustrator. Limited numbered Edition 1897/2600. Pages clean and bright. Binding firm. Moderate shelf wear to DJ. Limited Numbered Edition. Hard. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Cholerton Peter. Folio. Horizon Handmade Books Hardcover
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1920ref. 60995London: Duckworth & Company. Very Good. 1920. Hardcover. Mild age-toning previous owner's bookplate ; Hardcover Brown leather spine and tips on marbled boards. 12 color plates B&W drawings. Collection of short stories. ; 4to; 134 pages . Duckworth & Company hardcover
1932ref. 1397647New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons c. 1932. Hardcover. Octavo 256 pages. In Very Good minus condition with a Very Good minus dust jacket. Spine tan with black lettering. Dust jacket protected with mylar covering all corners clipped. Minor chipping to edges and corners of dust jacket. Crease to spine of dust jacket. Spine slightly cocked. Foxing and age toning to text block and interior pages. With reference to "Roughy the Dog Who Ran Away" and "The Year'Round' both published in 1932 on dust jacket flaps. With four illustrations by C.M. Burd and Walter Crane. Shelved Case 2. 1397647. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. G.P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
1913ref. 088975Putnam's Sons 1913. Book. Illus. by Charles Robinson. Good . Decorative Hardcover. First Thus. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Name and address of former owner inside front endpaper otherwise unmarked clean and solid copy. Spine worn at edges. Gold lettering on front cover with picture of prince standing on tall column. Gold lettering and decoration. First Class and International Shipping will cost more. Putnam's Sons Hardcover
